2007 Saturn Outlook: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · MN

Air bags keep warning on and force to vacate the seat on wearing seat belts wearing, dash board lose power and back after couple minutes.steering make noise on backing

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Steering · 69,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle made a clicking noise in the steering wheel. The dealer diagnosed that the rack and pinion and steering needed to be repaired. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion and steering pump; but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2010 · Steering · 41,000 miles · MN

The failure was the power steering pump on a 2007 saturn outlook, 3.6l engine. The first sign of failure occurred while taking a curve at 45 MPH. The steering froze then freedup and froze again several times in just a few seconds causing me to nearly loose control of the vehicle. The vehicle went from the ditch to over the centerline before I was able to pull over. After this incident the steering made continuous noise and failed to work properly. It was impossible to steer at low speeds without revving the engine. Because of the danger of driving the vehicle I had to pay over $500.00 for the repair. I have heard of many many more power steering pump failures on the 3.6l engine. Please look into this before someone gets hurt or killed. Even after the repair the steering does not seem right. I am keeping my receipts because I feel this will end up a recall issue due to safety concerns. This vehicle had 41,000 miles on it (90% highway). The pump was returned for a $50.00 core charge.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Steering · 51,500 miles · MD

While at idle, the steering pump started "whining". The noise stopped after getting up to speed. Several times, while attempting to make a right hand turn, the steering column seized, causing the vehicle to skid at approximately 25 MPH. This is a serious safety issue. It seemed to only occur during rain.

Filed Jun 4, 2009 · Steering, Transmission · 1,600 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While turning the vehicle, the contact heard a loud popping sound in the steering column. She also experienced gear slippage. On one occasion, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the transmission and steering column. Several weeks after the repair, the failure resurfaced. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the coolant lines. Immediately after the repair, the transmission failed again. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 1,600 and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2008 · Steering · 15,000 miles · PA

There is a distinct groaning noise coming from the power steering system. The noise is most prominent when the car is fully warmed up, but occurs nearly any time. When the steering wheel is turned slightly from center in either direction, the noise intensifies, and a distinct vibration can be felt in the steering wheel, leading me to believe there is some problem with the power steering pump or other steering components. I had the vehicle to the dealer and of course they claimed there is no noise. I left it there for multiple people to try it, as my entire family hears the noise, but of course only the driver can feel the vibration in the steering wheel. My fear is that whatever component(s) is/are failing, they will totally fail on the highway, either compromising the steering or leaving our family stranded.